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Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Prescribing Decisions and Seniors: Suggested Reading and Resources

According to many internists, family physicians, and other specialists dealing with seniors, concerns about geriatric dosing arise fairly frequently in their practices. How many times … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

As Flu Cases Increase in PA, Physicians Remind Patients Vaccination Is Key

Since the end of November, there have been approximately 677 cases of the flu reported for the 2014-2015 flu season, which typically runs late September … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Next Year’s Flu Vaccine Now Available

As this year’s flu season has shown, it’s a good idea to order your supply as soon as the vaccine is available. Most of the … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Reports of Severe Influenza Signal the Start of Flu Season, CDC Says

An increase in influenza activity across the nation has prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a Feb. 1 health advisory … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

PAMED and DOH Team Up to Offer Important Reminders on Preventing the Flu

While the temperatures have been milder than normal in Pennsylvania recently, and flu cases have been sporadic, flu activity most commonly peaks in the U.S. … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Flu Stats Down, Public Education Working

Knowing that the flu vaccine was not as effective this year as it has been in past years, physicians knew that the best preventive measure … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

New Law Will Help School Children with Severe Allergies

A new law signed by Gov. Corbett on Oct. 31 will provide for access to emergency epinephrine in schools. Prompt administration of epinephrine may be … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Three Cases of Enterovirus Confirmed in Pennsylvania

Three cases of Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) have been confirmed in Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH). The cases were identified from specimens … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022

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